Christmas Stories

Winter time in Germany abounds in beautiful pre-Christmas, Christmas, and post-Christmas traditions. It is in December and January that so many Saints are celebrated — more than during the rest of the year taken together!

The magic time begins with Advent starting on the first day of December. It brings the fun of Advent calendar filled with the chocolates, and the beauty and special green aroma of Advent wreath. Advent lasts till December 24, just like Christmas markets that are open all over Germany and attract people with its joyful, spicy and crispy air.